What is cerebrospinal fluid? What is its functions? - Vidyadip

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What is cerebrospinal fluid? What is its functions?

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The brain is suspended in a special fluid environment called cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).
Functions:

It acts as a shock-absorbing fluid and protects the brain from damage when it is subjected to a sudden jerk.
It supplies nutrients to the brain.
It collects and removes wastes from the brain.
It is responsible for maintaining a constant pressure inside the cranium.

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